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Monday, 6 May 2019

LIVE Blog: It's A Boy! "This Little Thing Is Absolutely To Die For"

00:30: And that's it for tonight. It's been a fantastic day. Again, congratulations to Harry and Meghan. I'm sure the new parents are enjoying every moment and hopefully getting some sleep. I know we're all incredibly excited to meet Baby Sussex on Wednesday and of course find out his name. Thank you so much for following and tuning in, it's certainly been a tremendously special day and one of my favourite blogging at MAM. These two have come a long way :)

00:10: I'm wrapping up for the night with a couple of updates. Several royal correspondents now report Baby Sussex was born at London's Portland Hospital. The private maternity hospital combines a multidisciplinary team of staff, specialising in maternity, pediatrics, gynecology and obstetrics. Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were born there. Rebecca English has the full story here.

'Although the Queen’s surgeon gynaecologists Alan Farthing and Guy Thorpe-Beeston were understood to have been on standby, it is thought Meghan opted for a female-led team. A spokesman later told me another reason for the secrecy was because “the medical team sought privacy too” - which would suggest neither Farthing nor Thorpe-Beeston assisted with the delivery.

Far from breaking with tradition, in fact Meghan revived a longstanding royal practice in following in the footsteps of the Queen, who had all her four children at home - including Prince Edward, who was born at Buckingham Palace in 1964 when HM was 37 - the same age as the duchess.

But in the absence of a Lindo Wing steps moment - it was Harry, 34, who decided he wanted to deliver the news personally to the press and public.'

19:55 - Chris Ship confirms Harry will travel to The Hague on Thursday for the official launch of Invictus 2020. The Prince will only be away for the day, Meghan and Baby Sussex will remain at Forgmore Cottage with Doria.19:30 - Reaction from Windsor and further afield.

18:55 - A spokesman for the couple told the Telegraph, Harry is "absolutely in awe of his wife. They are both delighted". I simply love this photo of Harry; it captures the myriad overwhelming feelings a new parent experiences. Several years ago he spoke of his desire to have a family and finding the right one. He's now a husband and father - a wonderful one at that I have no doubt.

After his public announcement, he was congratulated by the press who shook Harry’s hand in turn and the duke seemed beside himself with glee – ready to tell everyone his good news again.

Away from the cameras his relaxed, easy going demeanour revealed the duke was still on a high after witnessing the miracle of childbirth, but confessed “I’ve had about two hours’ sleep”.

The duke even apologised about the short notice for the press conference and joked with a cameraman who said sorry for not wearing a tie, telling him “you’re a cameraman, you can get away with it”.

18:50 - From Harry and Meghan's Instagram account: "Their Royal Highnesses thank you for your support and kindness during this exceptionally joyful time in their lives as they welcome their baby boy."17:15 - Three cheers celebrating the arrival.

16:50 - The framed birth notice has been displayed on a ceremonial easel in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. It reads: "The Queen and the Royal Family are delighted at the news that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son at 0526 am today. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well".

16:45 - It is thought the Duchess gave birth at Frogmore Cottage, given the wording of the press release it does seem to be a correct assumption. We know Meghan's mother Doria was by her side, she's been with her daughter for the past couple of weeks. The two share an incredibly close bond and Harry adores his mother-in-law. Buckingham Palace said: "The Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage."

16:40 - Baby Sussex shares a birthday with George Clooney. The actor and his wife Amal are good friends of Harry and Meghan. Tony Blair, Bob Seger and Gabourey Sidibe were also born on 6 May.16:30 - Shall we chat about names? In our poll your chosen names for a boy were....

Philip Alexander Charles

It's going to be fascinating to see the chosen names. I expect we'll see a combination of traditional family names married with a touch of modernity. Chris Ship revealed the bookies favourites are Alexander and James. Of course, the Queen's middle name is Alexandra. Share your guesses in the comments.

16:25 - We'll see the framed easel, as per tradition, on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace shortly.

15:45 - Watch Sky News live below. There's an abundance of coverage and interviews with royal reporters at present.

15:40 - The BT Tower in London.

15:30 - Regarding the photocall, Harry said: "We will be seeing you guys in two days' time as planned, as a family, to share it with you guys so everyone can see the baby". We can expect to officially meet Baby Sussex on Wednesday, the photocall will take place in the grounds of Windsor.

15:05 - It feels like a very appropriate time to congratulate Harry and Meghan on the birth of their son. These two are the proud parents of a healthy baby boy; royal news doesn't get any better than this :)

15:00 - I'm also embedding a Facebook video of Harry's very special announcement. "I'm very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy baby boy. I'm so incredibly proud of my wife. It's brilliant, I'm absolutely thrilled. We're really grateful for all the love and support shown to us. It's been overdue so we have had a little bit of time to think about names so that's the next bit. I haven't been at many births. This is my first birth. It was amazing and absolutely incredible. I'm incredibly proud of my wife. Every father and parent will say your baby is absolutely amazing but this little thing is absolutely to die for. I'm over the moon."

'Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son at 0526hrs this morning. The baby weighs 7lbs 3oz. The Duke of Sussex was present for the birth.

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer have been informed and are delighted with the news.

The Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage.Her Royal Highness and the baby are both doing well.'

14:45 - From Sussex Royal. "We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz. The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives. More details will be shared in the forthcoming days."

14:45 - Baby Sussex was born at 05:26 am this morning, weighing 7lbs 3 oz.14:43 - Harry added: "This little thing is absolutely to die for".14:42 - In a heartfelt statement, delighted dad Harry said mother and baby are doing well. He said he's so "incredibly proud of his wife". Harry and Meghan's son was born early this morning. "We're both absolutely thrilled and so grateful for all the love and support from everyone out there".14:40 - IT'S A BOY14:30 - A little insight from royal reporter Rebecca English.

'Members of the international press have been assembled in Windsor for several weeks awaiting news that the baby is on its way, with American television networks updating their viewers daily.

They will now be joined by excited members of the public and the British media, in the last few hours before the seventh-in-line to the throne is welcomed into the world.

The baby is understood to be around a week overdue, with the Duchess, who is 37, said to be “comfortable and content” as she waited in her new home at Frogmore Cottage with her husband and mother Doria Ragland by her side.'

14:15 - Several reporters and the Buckingham Palace press release suggest we'll hear an announcement very soon. It's possible Baby Sussex is already here? It's incredibly exciting news and I know we're all thrilled for the couple. What do you think? Boy or girl?14:10 - It's the exciting news we've all been waiting for! The Duchess of Sussex is in labour. We'll be with you throughout the day with the latest updates and all you need to know.

How exciting! Finally the day is here. I wonder if the last sentence confirms that the baby has already been born and they will announce it soon. Till then I wish them all the best and health for their first born. Lots of love from Vienna to Windsor <3

Thank you for sharing and keeping us "live" ...What an exciting time for the parents to be, the whole royal family. All fingers crossed for a safe delivery and healthy baby Sussex .... Life as a family of 3 starts ... and I am sure we'll have to wait for more tiny feet within the next years...

Yayyyy!!!!!!!! Charlotte, can you time stamp your posts throughout this? I see the press release says early hours in the morning but appears it was released in the afternoon there? I am in Texas so I've been watching the clock to see what time it is there. Hoping to hear she's delivered safely before 9pm tonight!

Oh how I wished that was true my 2 times around. I was in labour 21+ hours the first time and 23 the second! But I did note that if she went into labour in the early hours of the morning, the palace didn't say anything for 12.

I expected them to skimp on the “going into labour” announcement. Although they did technically announce it I would not be surprised if the baby is already born or if the birth announcement follows within the hour.

Aleluia :) The Baby Sussex is on the way and what a very special baby is being born today. This Baby should represent love and all the most important things for which we all should lead our lifes :))) Welcome Baby Sussex we have been all waiting for your arrival :)))

I was thinking Frogmore from the fact that Harry did the interview from the cottage and I can’t think that he would be far, but then I saw the baby was born at 5:25. Which means she could have given birth at hospital and already returned home.

How exciting! I think Meghan has had the baby just before the labour announcement was made, purely because of the wording "was" and being ambiguous. They probably wanted to make sure all was okay first! I'm so excited :)

Whoop! Whoop! I Can't Believe I'm Here For It!! This Is An American Royal Watchers Dream Come True!!! lol :)XX I Could Not Believe It As I Was Working & The News Broke Through On CNN!!! :) Plus, I Can See The Tall Thingy That Changes Color When A Royal Baby Is Born From My Window!! :)xx Sooooo Exciting!! I'm Still pulling for Twins, 1 boy & 1 girl...... Hey a girl can dream!! lol :) xx

I turned on the TV just in time to see the new dad announce that it is a boy! I love the fact that Harry made the announcement himself. Interestingly, since it looks like he was somewhere outside stables, Meghan might have had her wish for a homebirth. I can’t imagine that he would venture far from Meghan and the baby at this time.

Not sure why my first comment didn't appear? Anyway, thrilled for the new parents and interested by the lightning quick labour - if Meghan went into labour in the early hours of this morning and the baby was born before 6, things moved much more rapidly than I think is normal for a first child! Sarah UK

Hi Sarah, when I had my first I was in labour at home all day because the contractions were still about 7-10 minutes apart and the hospital doesn't want to see you until they're about 5 minutes apart, but once I arrived at the hospital it only took 3 hours before the baby was born.

My experience and my friends is all over the place with first second, third or whatever:) number child it is. Some babies just come quickly or the contractions leading up to it are mild enough that it seems super quick. My sister with her first child at about the same age as Meghan was having a regular day, started feeling the contractions more went into the hospital and delivered within about 30 minutes.

Anna, I am going to differ from you on that. I am super glad that they managed to have the privacy they wanted. Now that everything is over, just announce the basic information. I would have just slipped in an “at Frogmore cottage/Frimly Park” in the birth announcement. No big deal and no more speculation.

Yes about 10 hours after the baby was born. I suppose it was a kind of warning for the media that an announcement is imminent, but I think they should rather have just said Harry will be making a announcement soon.

I agree with Anon15:04 - Seemed weird to announce she was in labor after it was all over. Glad he is finally here. cant wait to get the name and see him, my money is on jet black hair! im sure hes beautiful!!

They must be over the moon. Hopefully everything went smooth and mother and babe are in good health. I agree that the announcement was probably „delayed“ and the baby was already born. It’s a wise decision in my eyes. They have dealt with enough excitement about their life be it positive or negative. They deserve this privacy to start out as family of three. I guess this will be the course they go with their child/children in the next years. Not too much information beforehand and some sweet photos later (think christening, 1st birthday, starting nursery...). It’s a very reasonable and responsible decision in my eyes. Even though their children will probably never have to work, there is no guarantee that the monarch will last. And there might be no role for them after the streamline course of Charles and William. Setting them up for a privileged but independent life can only benefit them. Eugenie is a good example but maybe it will be even closer to the roles of Zara and Co. Additionally, it will give them brownie points with the British public.C.

Not surprised baby is a boy. The males in that family tend to have boys born first. So happy for them. Just waiting to find out where the baby was born. Surprised the baby didn't weigh more because it was in there so long, but that's a good thing. I dreaded the thought of her trying to push out a bigger baby. So excited!!

Harry talking to the press: https://news.sky.com/story/live-duchess-of-sussex-in-labour-royal-baby-due-11704745?utm_source=m.facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=m.facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=m.facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=Direct&utm_source=m.facebook.com&utm_medium=referral

Harry's happiness confirmed that all is truly well, so I cried just a little bit! Just imagine what a sweetie he will be with Harry as his dad! I appreciate the interview with Harry to cool off all the news seekers (like me) while Meghan recovers.

Now, too early to set up boy baby Sussex with Olympia, Serena's daughter??

I absolutely loved the video of Harry announcing his son's birth to the press. He's just tickled pink and it's so heartfelt. Love, Love, Love it! Congratulations to them both. Can't wait to see the little guy!

What a sweet husband and father! And what an appropriate way to announce it. After all that mom goes through & is now recovering & probably trying to nurse, she should not have to be dress up & be photographed & critiqued. Remember how some criticized Kate for her big stomach hours after delivery, as if anything less would be normal. They obviously aren't trying to hide-just trying to not be crazy with a press conference immediately afterwards. He is obviously so happy to share the news. So happy for them & glad her mom is there to help & share the joy.

What a wonderful day!!! I just got back from taking my real nephew to school...only to see the news that my Sussex Nephew had been born. So exciting!

Harry just looks so over the moon with his announcement (and how nice of him to speak to the press after what they put his family through!). I love how he has to get his "my wife" comment in, like usual and that he was so awed of the birth experience. I'm so happy he has his little family unit to love and be loved by. Meghan and Harry will be the best parents!!

Can't wait to hear about the name (my long-time guess for a boy has been Dorian Charles, to be called Charlie from birth as Henry was Harry from birth). And can't wait for the photocall in 2 days.

I'm just so happy and excited right now. Sending lots of loving and healing vibes to Meghan and baby Sussex. (And Harry and Doria too!)

It jus hit me that both Louis & Baby Boy Sussex will be just 1yr apart!! Gosh I hope they're close! What a nice thing for the brothers to have sons that will grow up together! Diana must be beaming!! xx

Thanks Charlotte For The Close Up Photo Of The BT Tower!!! I Can See It From My Mayfair Hotel Room, But I Can't Read It!!! lol lol lol I Could Tell They Changed It, (The Message Was Longer) But I Couldn't See What It Says!! lol :)xx

It's 10:55am right now on the east coast of the USA and I'm still trying to get my head around the timing of the announcements and birth. From my calculations the birth was around 10:26pm on Sunday, May 5th (London time 5:26am on Monday, May 6th)? All the announcements seemed to just pop up now although I checked before going to bed on Sunday night and first thing this morning...oh well, that's how these things go with a birth, a big lovely surprise! So HAPPY for Meghan and Harry and his announcement made my week. I'll be re-playing Harry's clip quite a bit.

Christina O - The time difference from the east coast to London is only 5 hours meaning Baby Boy Sussex was born at 12:26 a.m. EDT. Harry's announcement was made around 3 p.m. so it was about 10 a.m. here.

I read the news here first, then checked other sites for information. I was 100% sure that this baby would be a girl. My guess was based on Harry saying on at least two occasions, that he hoped the baby would be a girl. I figured that they already knew the gender, or he would never make that declaration publicly. So, my presumption was totally wrong. I'm sure now that the baby is here, it doesn't make one iota of a difference. Anyway, let Meghan get over all that first time motherhood involves and we can hope for a girl the next time.

Welcome Baby Sussex, prayers for you to have a marvelous life. I am amused that the baby was born before 5:30 a.m. but they didn't announce that Meghan had gone into labor till hours after he was born. This really makes me wonder if she gave birth in a hospital and they waited to announce anything until they were all back home. No letting the press know so they were running around looking for her. How many ways are there into Windsor?

Thankful all the ridiculous conspiracy theories that HRH had given birth weeks ago will cease. Harry looks like every other new father, blitzed and delirious with joy. Welcome, little Earl Dumbarton. You share a birthday with a great American sports hero, Willie Mays. I hope your life will be a long and happy blend of the two great nations in which heritage and culture you share. Blessings!

After looking at Harry like 27 times, I came to the conclusion that as they said they did not know the sex of the baby. He doesn’t seem 100% comfortable talking about he/him yet. And they have already decided on the name, if not all the names at least on what they want call their little one.

Sorry, Anonymous 16:38: Baby Sussex will not inherit any title during Harry's lifetime, after which he will inherit all of them. In the UK, the heir to an hereditary peerage is "loaned" one of his father's subsidiary titles by custom and curtesy. Thus, Baby Sussex will be named [Given name] Mountbatten-Windsor, styled Earl of Dumbarton, and (probably) will be known informally as [Name] Dumbarton.

LOL. I love today’s news. FINALLY- I have something to talk about at the water cooler as I’m probably the only person at work not watching Game of Thrones (started the series just to keep up, but have given up since my workmates spilled the beans).

The birth nearly coincided with an ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) meeting in the US where Meghan was actually ridiculed for plans for a home birth ("with a doula and a willow tree"). Makes me so angry!!! This shows the arrogance of (some; Becca, your husband is excluded from this rant) male US obstetricians. In the UK, fewer than 9.2 per 100,000 women die in childbirth. In the US, 26.5 per 100,000 mothers die, and a greater percentage are African American. You may have a right to arrive at a hospital in the US and give birth, but that is the extent often of your care.

So pleased that Baby Sussex has arrived safely. Congratulations to Megan, Harry and welcome to the world little one.

Just a quick point about the comment of a homebirth with a Doula - in the U.K Women are attended by Mid-wives who are medically trained and qualified nurses who have then specialised in midwifery. A doula is a non-medical birthing companion. Two very different people and both can be in attendance. We are also very much encouraged to plan out the way we want our labour to be managed and this is then discussed with the mid-wife who is seeing you during your pregnancy. The levels of medical intervention is very much lower in the UK than in the US and the styles of labour management and expectations are very different. I've lived in the UK, US and Canada and all three have very different expecations. In the UK you only see a Gynaecologist if it is indentifed during your regualar midwife check ups that there maybe complications.

I really thought they'd have a girl, so what a surprise! I'm so glad Meghan & the baby are doing well. I was also surprised at how late the palace released the statement of Meghan being in labor (when, in fact, the baby had already been born), only to follow with the birth announcement about an hour ish later. I know they promised both, so good on them for following through, but I do wonder why they didn't announce the labor earlier? If the baby was born around 5:30am, then Meghan must've been in labor since the previous evening, right? Regardless, I'm very excited Baby Sussex is finally here!!!

And Harry. I cannot get over his excitement. That video was the cutest thing. I imagine they'd had the plan for the photocall, but when the moment came, he was just too excited and full of goodwill, therefore deciding to speak to the media himself. I really thought that was a lovely gesture. Also, Harry thanking the horses at the end of his interview was the LOL of the morning :D

Oh, was anyone else surprised that some of the Spencers were included in the birth announcement? W&K never did that, right? I wonder if this means that the baby will be given a Spencer family name...

And, speaking of which, now that we know it's a boy, I'll wager a guess on the name. I do think Philip will factor in somewhere, but am almost positive they'll choose something non-traditional.

Becca, regarding the Spencer's name being mentioned, well Harry and William have always maintained a connection to Diana's family. Lady Jane Fellowes did a reading at Harry and Meghan's wedding. You might be interested in this site:https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a27374080/princess-diana-siblings-meghan-markle-prince-harry-baby-comment-2019/

Congratualations to the proud parents. I wanted to see Harry's happy face more than a hospital photo op, and how wonderful for him to make the announcement personally. I think it's a wonderful way to do things. If Meghan wanted a home birth, I hope she was able to do so. I have to smile to hear that Meghan went into labour early in the morning during "radio silence" and was able to deliver in time for early broadcasts. I think the Sussexes got their wish for privacy, and because they did, the press got camera time with Harry, so really they got more than they would have in front of the Lindo wing. All parents think their babies are beautiful, Baby Sussex must be a real cutie judging from Harry's words. I think Alexander Charles Francis has a nice ring to it- his own name and honouring grandpa and grandma.

Wonderful! Congratulations to the happy couple. I'm a bit disappointed because I had read the betting pools were on it being a girl named Ivy and I would have loved that, but they have a healthy baby boy. Harry looks so happy and relaxed -- a lot of the tension I've seen on his face was gone this morning. Hope Meghan rests up.

I think they'll choose for the first name a non-traditional name (in the sense that it won't be a traditional Royal name), any maybe for the middle names John (for Diana's father), Albert (for HMQ's father), Philip, or William (for Harry's brother!). But I really don't see Alexander or James being one of the names.

Congratulations to their Royal Highnesses on the birth of their little Prince or Earl, such wonderful news. I’m absolutely delighted for them. May their years ahead as a family be all that they have dreamed of and be filled with happiness and joy. Xo

Meghan being Meghan, I would think she had some names that she has thought about for future children. I believe that at least one name will be just a name she likes or an African name. I like Spencer a lot but think he should have a first name that doesn't give Charles anxiety. For the baby's sake, of course.

I didn't mean to be insulting or to generalize. I know that most of the countries in the world would fit into the continent of Africa -- Africa is the world's second largest and second most-populous continent with 54 countries. I meant a name from one of the countries, like you might chose a French name or a Scottish name or a German name, where the language is not English and so there might be either a name that is particularly attractive as a word or a name that has a particular meaning. Obviously a person can be French or Scottish or German and have any name, but there are some names that originate in certain areas of the world. The typical Royal names are pretty Anglo, and M&H have friends from around the world but they have not made it a secret that they enjoy certain places in Africa in particular. By "African name," I mean a name that is not English but is part of the language of a particular country in Africa. They would have to chose the country.

@CarlotteI just want to point out that Meghan didn’t necessarily have a homebirth. The baby was born early morning and the statement was from late afternoon/ early evening. They could have already been home. Having an „outpatient birth“ is not unusual if the birthing process was easy and mother and baby are doing well.It will be interesting if we get a clear statement on this topic. Not that it’s any of our business.C.

My prediction on this blog in September 2017: "St George's Chapel, April 2018, with Harry created Duke of Sussex. Dorian, Viscount Inverness, born the following spring, with Lady Frances Windsor arriving in 2020."

They didn't make Harry Earl of Inverness, but other than that...well, we'll see...

I don't often post here but wanted to share in all the excitement. Prince Harry is obviously over the moon - and obviously a man utterly in love with his wife. What a treat that video is on a gloomy Northeast day. May God richly bless this new little one with the happiness and love his daddy expressed today in announcing his arrival. It's a beautiful start to a new life. Congratulations Sussex family!

Harry in front of the cameras talking about his wife and new son is priceless. Acknowledging the horses is for us to die for, until we get to see the family on Wednesday. This is wonderful, wonderful news.

I love the name Spencer and it would be wonderful if Diana's family were honoured in this way. Equally it would be fine to use Philip to honour Harry's grandfather. Then again, if they put Thomas in there somewhere, it could smooth things out with Meghan's family. But given how Harry and Meghan do things their own way and march to their own drummer, then the name may not be traditional nor honour anyone.

The talk about Meghan as a geriatric mother reminded me that my mother had me, her only child, at age 40. Her mother married at age 35 to a man aged 55 (in 1907!) and had five children, with the last one at when she was 47 (and lived to be 99). My grandfather would have been 98 when I was born, but died the year before, having been born in 1855. HIS father was born in 1797 and married in 1850. These are geriatric parents!

Allison, my mother had her first child at age 37, her next at age 43 and her last at age 47. Hers was a late marriage and well before any kind of medical help with fertility. She lived to be 91. Today, for obvious reasons, many doctors don't use the term "geriatric pregnancy" anymore. Instead, when a woman is pregnant over the age of 35, doctors describe her as of "advanced maternal age." The rates of women having their first babies in their 40s have actually doubled.since 1990.

I was 35 when I had my baby. On every receipt from the dr. they checked off "geriatric pregnancy". It was quite amusing to be called geriatric at age 35. Good thing I'm not extra-sensitive! Is the medical terminology apparently

Since it will be only one journalist and somebody of their choice there won’t be any comments. The same way Harry just couldn’t help himself he wanted to share the news of the birth instead of a formal press release, I think they want to share the names themselves.

Welcome baby Sussex boy and congratulations to these lovely parents! Harry looks sooo happy, and am very happy for them, too. I must admit it came as a surprise,coz I thought it was a girl, but the main thing is that he and Meghan are healthy and doing well. My guess for the name: James Philip Steven.Thank you Charlotte for your updates! Can't wait for others with his photo. Thanks, :) :)

Surely baby was not born in the stables. ;)The stables my favorite part. Beats hospital steps for originality. I think Harry was thanking the horse on the end who whinnied his approval--and whose name was apparently on the sign ..Sir John.Was this a hint for the baby name? Otherwise, I am puzzled over the locale Harry chose for his announcement, although I 100% enjoyed it.

A boy! I was so convinced the baby would be a girl that I hadn’t thought twice about boy names!

I’m sticking to the idea that we’ll get a “classic with a twist” first name with some family middles. I’m thinking Theodore (with a fun nickname like Theo or Teddy) as the first, with Charles or Philip as a middle?

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